It is reasonable, Dave.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org> Sent: June 20, 2005 19:08 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief > > > Lance Muir wrote: > > >'Protestantism' Dave, was not the only 'Christian' perspective. There is and > >was at the time of JS, Orthodoxy, Catholicism and many groups independent of > >both of the foregoing. JS's experience with christianity entailed only > >protestantism did it not? Did he claim that all of christianity, globally, > >had, as it were, fallen into a state of disrepair? > > > > > DAVEH: Yes, that is somewhat correct. My interest focuses on > Protestantism because of it's Catholic roots. > > >Because of our conversation of a week ago regarding James 1 entailing > >prayer, the 'spirit' & experience; I believe that you are operating with a > >level of functional certitude that, naturally speaking, is disabling. > > > DAVEH: That's not been in question, except by those who think I am a > target while on TT and subject to their persuasive arguments to get me > away from Mormonism. Is there anybody currently on TT who thinks I will > be swayed from my LDS leanings by another TTer? > > > IFF > >you WILL NOT HEAR, even though God's Spirit were to 'speak', then where do > >we go from here? > > > > > DAVEH: Nothing has changed from my perspective, Lance. I will continue > gleaning a nugget or two as it passes under my nose. I'm not here to > change anybody, so I won't be disappointed if TTers don't side with me > on anything doctrinal. > > Where the anti-Mormons go is up to them. Seems like they are on a > dead end road. They must surely realize they are not going to convert > me. Nor am I going to let them sucker punch me. And I would think > spreading false information is sullying their reputation more than it is > promoting their message.. > > As for other TTer such as yourself.....what do you want to know > about me or my beliefs. If you have no interest, then there is no > problem. If you want to know something from me....just ask......and I > will do the same as I think of questions to ask you. Does that seem > reasonable, Lance? > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Dave Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: <TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org> > >Sent: June 19, 2005 16:06 > >Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief > > > > > > > > > >>Charles Perry Locke wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>>>DAVEH: As I see it, you've cut short your ability to see beyond the > >>>>Bible, Perry. You apparently see the The Bible as being enough, yet > >>>>I think presents unasked questions that many Protestants (and TTers) > >>>>seem to want to avoid pondering. I just don't feel comfortable with > >>>>such a limited perspective. > >>>> > >>>> > >>> The Bible IS enough, Dave. > >>> > >>> > >>DAVEH: If the Bible is enough for you, that's your prerogative, Perry. > >>But it leaves me with some questions that I believe are answered by > >>revelation beyond the Bible. Do you ever ponder theological questions > >>that aren't answered by traditional doctrines, Perry? > >> > >> > >> > >>>The Bible contains prophecy that sees through to the end, way beyond > >>>when it was written. So, why would anything more be needed? > >>> > >>> > >>DAVEH: Because there seem to be some really important questions that > >>seemingly are not answered by Protestantism.. > >> > >> > >> > >>>It has served its intended purpose for thousands of years without the > >>>musings of JS, and will continue to server that purpose until the end > >>>of all things. > >>> > >>> > >>DAVEH: For those who want to turn off the spirit of revelation, the > >>Bible's purpose is somewhat limited. I believe the message of the Bible > >>implores us to expect more to be revealed from above. > >> > >> > >> > >>>It is the mormons that have itching ears and seek the doctrines of man > >>>(specifically JS), to turn a phrase. Enjoy it, Dave. > >>> > >>> > >>DAVEH: And I do enjoy it, Perry. Perhaps that is why I feel > >>comfortable with my LDS beliefs. > >> > >> > >> > >>>That's as good as it gets. > >>> > >>>Perry > >>> > >>> > -- > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Dave Hansen > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.langlitz.com > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > If you wish to receive > things I find interesting, > I maintain six email lists... > JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, > STUFF, MOTORCYCLE and CLIPS. > > ---------- > "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org > > If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." 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